Be Part of the Solution

Be Part of the Solution

Many of us feel helpless during this pandemic that has gone on much longer that anyone initially thought. And, most of the initial precaution recommendations have not changed. If you are sick, stay home!  That’s right, if you have the flu, you would stay home, if...
New Normal

New Normal

Back in February when we first started learning about the devastation of COVID-19, many were thinking, “how long before we get back to normal?”  Two months or more into this and, as we slowly start to gingerly take baby steps to returning, it seems this will be our...
As We Start to Re-Open

As We Start to Re-Open

On April 27th, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports that more than 70% of healthcare providers do not have sufficient PPE to care for patients.  The effects of this will be felt downstream for quite some time.  On this date, the global count of positive COVID cases...
OT Month

OT Month

We are experiencing daily challenges as we work together to face the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an unprecedented time in our lives. What is our role in the social distancing healthcare world?  Occupational Therapy (OT) services are considered essential services by CMS...
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Parkinson’s

Occupational Therapy’s Role in Parkinson’s

As an individual moves through Parkinson’s, occupational therapy (OT) can provide support for changes that occur with the disease progression. Functional Pathways facilitates this process by using a holistic OT approach throughout the continuum.  At the time of...